Group Blog

  This year I decided to work in a group. It seemed easier to divide most the work this class requires with a team rather than doing it myself. My group for this year is: Lili, Angie, Hannah, and me. I've worked with Lili and Angie on every project we've been given since AS level. Hannah is joining the group this year and is a new person for Angie, Lili, and me to work with. Even though none of us have worked with her directly Hannah is the sister of  my last year's groupmate Briana. This means that Hannah was usually around while my group was filming so we got a chance to learn each other's work ethic. Hannah is a very diligent person which is why I chose to work with her. I chose to work with Lili and Angie because so far each project that we've done together has turned out great. Lili, Angie, and I all understand each other well and support each others need. Each individual also brings something different to the group. Lili is really good with editing and has the software on her laptop. Angie has a really good camera, which we use to film. She's also a really good drawer which is helpful when it comes to storyboards. There’s also very few disagreements in the group and no one’s necessarily combative which creates a positive work space. Outside of the group everyone is also friends which creates a comfortable and fun work environment. Since we’ve worked together so many times our parents also have no problem letting us go to different places together in order to film. All in all there’s just a really good vibe between all of us. I’m really excited to see how the project will turn out with us working together. Till next time!



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